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Robrielle Kory Chapman (born July 13, 1980) is a former
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. He was originally signed by the
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as an
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in 2004. He played
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at
Jacksonville State Jacksonville State University (JSU) is a public university in Jacksonville, Alabama. Founded in 1883, Jacksonville State offers programs of study in six academic schools leading to bachelor's, master's, education specialist, and doctorate degrees ...
. Chapman was also a member of the
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,
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and
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. He earned two
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s - one with the Patriots and one with the Colts.


Early life

Chapman attended South Panola High and helped them to the Class 5A State Championship as a senior.


College career

Chapman played
college football College football (french: Football universitaire) refers to gridiron football played by teams of student athletes. It was through college football play that American football rules first gained popularity in the United States. Unlike most ...
at
Jacksonville State Jacksonville State University (JSU) is a public university in Jacksonville, Alabama. Founded in 1883, Jacksonville State offers programs of study in six academic schools leading to bachelor's, master's, education specialist, and doctorate degrees ...
. He set a school record by rushing for 298 yards against Tennessee-Martin. He majored in psychology.


Professional career


2004

Chapman was signed by the
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as an undrafted rookie free agent but was waived at the end of training camp. He was picked up by the
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on September 7 were he spent time on and off the practice squad.


2005

Chapman was allocated to
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and played ten times for the Cologne Centurions. During his time there he rushed for 718 yards on 126 carries and five touchdowns. He was waived by the Patriots and then re-signed to their practice squad. The
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signed him to their active roster on September 21 and made his NFL debut versus the
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on September 25 an Francisco 49erson October 2.


External links


Cleveland Browns bioIndianapolis Colts bioNew England Patriots bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Chapman, Kory 1980 births Living people People from Batesville, Mississippi American football running backs Northwest Mississippi Rangers football players Jacksonville State Gamecocks football players Baltimore Ravens players New England Patriots players Cologne Centurions (NFL Europe) players Indianapolis Colts players Cleveland Browns players Players of American football from Mississippi